Kyrgyzstan Extends Fuel Import Subsidies to End of 2026

The Kyrgyz government has decided to extend its fuel import subsidy program through the end of 2026, aiming to stabilize domestic fuel prices. The Cabinet of Ministers signed a resolution to continue the mechanism until December 31, 2026, a move that impacts the cost of essential fuels for the nation.

Under the extended program, fixed prices have been established for calculating subsidies: AI 92 gasoline at $960 per ton, diesel fuel at $1,050 per ton, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for vehicles at $650 per ton. Notably, the subsidies will now exclusively cover AI 92 gasoline, a change from the previous inclusion of AI 95.

The subsidy is calculated as the difference between these fixed prices and the actual cost of imported fuel, including transportation expenses. Importers must submit their applications by the 25th of the month following the import period to relevant state services.

This subsidy mechanism was initially introduced on May 25, 2026, with an initial plan to last until September 30. Kyrgyzstan imports approximately 95 percent of its fuel and lubricants, primarily from Russia. The extension comes in response to earlier supply disruptions that led to price increases and shortages of certain fuel types, particularly AI 95 gasoline and diesel.